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7 best windbreaks for motorhomes
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Camping trips are better with windbreaks! Whether you want extra shelter from the elements or simply to add a bit more privacy or security to your pitch, a camping windbreak is an important piece of kit for many motorhomers. But what are the best windbreaks for motorhomes, and what type of features should you look for? Read on for our top seven windbreaks for motorhomes, all with buying links, key benefits and price.
What is a windbreak for a motorhome?
At its simplest definition, a windbreak for a motorhome is a sturdy section of cloth or strong plastic secured by guy ropes or poles, which provides protection from windy weather. But motorhome windbreaks are handy for other things too: they mark out the territory of a pitch to ensure privacy, can keep children or dogs safely inside, and can be placed at the edge of an awning to provide even more extra space (or an extra wall).
Windbreaks generally come in cloth or heavy polyester/plastic material, and can be used either as a freestanding structure or attached to a motorhome awning. They work by altering the wind’s course – i.e., by being placed in a particular position or direction to break the force of the wind. They can use steel, aluminium or wooden poles and will usually need to be pushed or driven into the ground – don’t forget your mallet!
If you’re on a very sheltered site or holidaying in high summer with little wind forecast, a basic beach windbreak can be all you need; these retail fairly inexpensively at about £10 upwards. For ease of use, durability in strong winds, quality of material, and features like modular construction or pegs/poles to suit hard ground, you’ll probably have to spend a little more. Our best windbreaks for motorhomes cover all the bases:
7 of the best windbreaks for motorhomes
1. Mountain Warehouse 5 Pole Windbreaker
£18.20
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The most budget friendly of our best windbreaks for motorhomes is this model from Mountain Warehouse, retailing between £18 and £20. It’s an ideal option if you don’t want to spend too much or don’t particularly care about having lots of extra features, offering a windbreak to suit all budgets and withstand most weather conditions. And unlike many very inexpensive windbreaks, it’s decently sturdy too. Measurements: 280cm x 90cm.
Key benefits:
Simple, easy to use windbreak to suit all budgets
Designed for soft ground and sand
Poles attached
Weighs just 1.8kg
2. Outwell Windscreen Air
£488.99
Moving on from our low-cost best windbreaks for motorhomes to the most expensive on our list, this model is very easy to set up – in seconds, according to manufacturer Outwell. It gives plenty of flexibility in shape with four interconnecting sections able to be placed in a wide range of configurations. The windbreak weighs 8.3kg and is 800cm x 140cm once up.
Key benefits:
High quality windbreak with four interconnecting sections
Strong polyester fabric
Comes with guy lines and preformed air tubes
Carry bag included
3. Kampa Air Break Pro 3 Inflatable Windbreak
£310
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Another high quality windbreak from the top end of the market is the Air Break Pro from Kampa, the first inflatable windbreak on the market. Weighing 8.9kg, it can be used freestanding or attached to an awning using Kampa's AirFrame System. It fits awnings of between 200cm and 330cm wide; freestanding, measurements are 620cm x 140cm.
Key benefits:
Strong inflatable windbreak to use freestanding or with an awning
Attaches to awning using AirFrame System with single inflation point
Made of waterproof Windshield Pro polyester material
Window panel running throughout
Comes with strong carrying bag and pegs
4. Jormax 5 Mtr Single Colour Windbreak
£219
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While Kampa and Outwell are market heavyweights in camping and caravanning equipment, Gloucestershire manufacturer Jormax is well known as a leading manufacturer of rigid windbreaks. The best of their bunch is its tough five-metre windbreak in a range of 10 attractive colours from orange and burgundy to more muted green or grey. Its five panels are held in place by sturdy aluminium poles that can even cope with some hardstanding surfaces.
Key benefits:
Five-panel windbreak in a choice of 10 colours
Can be used on hardstanding surfaces
Made of high quality, extremely tough and durable materials
Tension poles included to prevent sagging
Comes with carry bag
5. Outdoor Revolution Oxygen Windbreak
From £289
The big USP of this windbreak from Outdoor Revolution is that it will fit on a motorhome awning rail, so there’s no need to bother with an awning if you don’t want one. (And if you do, the windbreak is freestanding as well.) The Oxygen Windbreak is fully flexible, with three panels in a modular design connected using section hinges for a connected windbreak length of 500cm. It weighs 5.6kg and has a panel height of 140cm.
Key benefits:
Flexible and innovative windbreak in a modular design
Three panels, each with a transparent window upper section: more panels can easily be added
Made of high performance high density Oxford weave; “exceptionally waterproof”
Comes with dual action hand pump, reflective guy lines, adjustable pegging points and heavy duty mud wall
6. Eurohike 3-Pole Windbreak
£45; 30% discount available for new customers
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Our final two best windbreaks for motorhomes return to products suited for motorhomers on a budget. The first is this affordable model from Eurohike, which comes in three grey panels. It’s an impressive 300cm x 150cm in size and weighs just 1.65kg.
Key benefits:
Affordable and strong windbreak
Made of three strong panels, secured with guy lines
Compact to store at 53 x 9 x 9cm
Comes with carry bag
7. Blue Diamond 5-Pole Windbreaker
From £54.95
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Merging budget friendliness with style, this windbreaker from Blue Diamond comes in smart stripes of white with navy, green or burgundy. It uses five wooden poles with steel tips for extra durability, for a windbreak that can be used freestanding or attached to an awning rail. Once up, the Blue Diamond is 360 x 120cm in size.
Key benefits:
Deluxe-style windbreak in a choice of three colours
Made of high grade rot-proof polypropylene
Wooden steel-tipped poles incorporate metal spikes and striking rings for extra strength and easier driving into the ground without splitting
Easy to carry at just over 5kg
Considerations when choosing the best windbreaks for motorhomes
It’s not just about budget – take these considerations into account when looking for the best windbreaks for motorhomes:
Weight and bulk
A lighter windbreak will obviously be easier to carry, plus easier to manoeuvre when you’re putting it up. But remember storage too – how bulky is the windbreak when it’s packed?
Windbreak use
You might want a windbreak just for shelter from the weather. But many buyers want security too, for example to stop toddlers or dogs from wandering off. Similarly, if your dog is a “bark at anyone going past” type, you might want a higher windbreak to provide a visual screen. Or maybe you want to use a windbreak as an outdoor space next to your awning, like inMarley above?
Also think about when and how often you’ll use the windbreak. Is it just for a week’s holiday at the beach, or do you plan to use your motorhome most weeks?
Versatility
Will you be happy with a standard style windbreak in three or five panels, or would you prefer a modular style with more set-up flexibility? The latter will be more effective if you’re staying somewhere with high winds. Also consider if two or three shorter windbreaks might work better than one long one.
Campsite policy
Although many campsites charge extra for awnings, fewer sites charge for windbreaks. Check before booking though, especially if pitches are small or your windbreak is especially large.
Hiring out your motorhome
Do you plan to hire your motorhome out to other holidaymakers? If so, it’s worth spending extra to get a top quality windbreak. You can match this to your awning – have a look at ourbest air awnings for motorhomes for some ideas.
Earn back your motorhome windbreak costs and more!
Our best windbreaks for motorhomes range in price between £18 and £489. While you don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds on a windbreak, it’s definitely a good idea to get the best one you can to make your motorhome even more attractive to potential hires. You’ll easily make the cost of the windbreak back with just a few hire nights – maybe even with one single hire!
Why not test your windbreak out on your own holiday first? You’re sure to find accommodation to suit in ourbest motorhome campsites in the UK guide.
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